Yearly Communication Archives: 2023
School Support Services Conference
Enhancing effectiveness and efficiency The school support services conference, previously known as the administrators conference, will provide updates, ideas and procedures that staff can take back into practice to support their day to day business and administrative tasks. Listen to our inspiring keynote speakers, Justin Smith and Julie Jarman (DCC Education Welfare Officer), and attend Continue reading →
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14 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceSEND Conference 2024
Hot on the heels of our hugely successful SEND conference in June 2023, this annual SEND event returns in June 2024. Special offer – Bring your Headteacher for half price! We are excited to share our special offer enabling you to book both your SENDco and headteacher to attend the 2024 SEND conference, with your Continue reading →
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14 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceAutism Education Trust courses for schools and multi-agency
AET Making Sense of Autism – Schools (online) The making sense of autism training will giving you a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects pupils in school Basic awareness training for all those engaging with children and young people in schools. This includes governors and leaders, teaching staff, ancillary staff Continue reading →
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10 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceDiAS free online training sessions for parent carers
DiAS has three sessions available this term – each one lasts an hour, plus 30 minutes afterwards for questions and discussion. All are via Teams online. Listening to your child’s views 10 – 11.30am, Tuesday 21 November 2023 Demystifying SEND 10 – 11.30am, Tuesday 28 November 2023 Education Health and Care (EHC) plan reviews 1pm Continue reading →
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7 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceNJC 2023-24 pay award agreed
We are pleased to announce that the Local Government Services National Joint Council (NJC) 2023-24 pay award has been agreed. The NJC award and implementation details are outlined below: An increase of £1,925 on NJC pay points 2-43 inclusive An increase of 3.88 per cent on pay point 44 Increases will be implemented (pro rata Continue reading →
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2 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceProcess for reporting temporary school closures
This last week has seen strong winds and floods, and some Devon schools have already had to either fully or partially close due to adverse weather conditions. We thought it may be useful to remind schools of the process for reporting any temporary closures. Find further information on contingency planning and reporting school closures here.
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2 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceEXPIRED Consultation: Holsworthy Community College – proposal to establish a Resource Base
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is consulting on a proposal to establish a Resource Base at Holsworthy Community College for up to 10 learners with communication and interaction needs from September 2024. Increasing Resource Base provision is part of a county-wide strategy by Devon County Council in response to the demand for increased special educational needs Continue reading →
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1 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceFull funded maths intervention programmes for Devon Ukrainian children
Aim The aim of this intervention is to support Ukrainian children to understand key maths terminology and practice numerical skills to improve their academic outcomes. How the intervention will work EMTAS’s own advisory teacher, who is also a maths specialist will deliver learning via TEAMS. A Ukraine support teacher will be available to interpret and Continue reading →
Workforce Census – Bulletin 2 – Known Issues
Date:30 October 2023 School Workforce Census Latest Information School Workforce Census is on Thursday 2 November. Please ensure you have read all the information in both Bulletin 1 and 2 before running your census return on Thursday.
EXPIRED Consultation: Brixington Academy Primary – proposal to establish a resource base
First Federation Trust is consulting on a proposal to establish a resource base at Brixington Primary Academy for up to 10 learners with social, emotional and mental health needs from September 2024. Increasing resource base provision is part of a county-wide strategy by Devon County Council in response to the demand for increased special educational Continue reading →
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31 October 2023Purpose
For Information / Guidancealertme – Stay up to date
